Renea McClendon Named Dean of Students, Executive Director of Residence Life

          MONTICELLO, AR — Renea McClendon has been named dean of students and executive director of residence life at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, according to Jay Hughes, vice chancellor for student affairs.
            McClendon replaces Scott Kuttenkuler, who recently accepted a position as vice president of student affairs at Southeast Arkansas College in Pine Bluff.
            McClendon will serve as the institution’s chief conduct officer and her responsibilities will include oversight of campus judicial procedures, residence life, student programs and activities, intramurals and recreation, and faculty-staff housing. This is McClendon’s third position on UAM’s professional staff. She was previously director of residence life and judicial affairs and most recently served as a financial aid analyst in default management in the Office of Financial Aid.
            “I am pleased to welcome Renea McClendon back to the student affairs staff,” said Hughes. “We are fortunate to have someone with Renea’s background and experience take over this vital position. She will be a tremendous asset to the Office of Student Affairs.”
            A Crossett native, McClendon holds a bachelor of science degree in psychology from UAM and a master’s degree in public administration from UA-Little Rock.
            For more information, contact the Office of Student Affairs at (870) 460-1053.